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Market MapLouisianaSabine Parish

Sabine Parish

LouisianaPopulation: 22,209
76
/100
Strong Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#2 in Louisiana (64 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$200,780
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,205/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
76/100
76
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
88/100

Based on 5.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
87/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Strong price appreciation (+5.6% YoY)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
22,209
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentSabine ParishLA
76$200,780Est. pending—Strong Buy
Assumption ParishLA
74$171,822Est. pending—BuyView
Caldwell ParishLA
73$127,430Est. pending—BuyView
Calcasieu ParishLA
70$193,360$1,0626.59%BuyView
Iberia ParishLA
69$134,124$1,18810.63%BuyView
Livingston ParishLA
69$246,195$1,5957.78%BuyView

The Bottom Line

Strong BuySabine Parish is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

Sabine Parish in Louisiana scores 76/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Sabine Parish with stronger cash flow

  • Iberia Parish for cash-flow rentals
  • Livingston Parish for cash-flow rentals
  • Calcasieu Parish for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Sabine Parish

  • Caldwell Parish, lower entry price
  • Iberia Parish, lower entry price
  • Assumption Parish, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Sabine Parish vs Assumption Parish for rentals
  • Sabine Parish vs Caldwell Parish for rentals
  • Sabine Parish vs Calcasieu Parish for rentals
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